Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine local economic or social need for a rural dwelling and unresolved technical concerns regarding the site's suitability for safe wastewater treatment due to high water table levels.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to substantiate a genuine local economic or social need to reside in a rural area under strong urban influence as required by the 2023-2029 County Development Plan.
- There are significant technical concerns regarding the site's ability to safely accommodate an on-site wastewater treatment system, specifically relating to high water table levels and poor soil percolation characteristics observed in previous inspections.
- The application lacks essential site-specific details, including a comprehensive site layout plan and clarification regarding discrepancies in the dates of the Site Characterisation and Suitability Reports.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO P11Objective HO O43Objective HO O44Policy HO P12Policy HO P13Policy HO P14Policy HO P15Policy HO P26Objective HO O59Policy HO P27Policy HO P33Table 3.4Section 3.13.3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a single-storey dwelling and an effluent treatment plant on a 0.5269ha site at Pluckerstown, Kilmeague, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area classified as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' and is considered a 'gap site' within an existing ribbon of development. While the siting and design were generally deemed acceptable, the application was refused (pending further information) because the applicant did not meet the strict local need crit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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